Joann was born in Chicago, Illinois to Arthur and Barbara Brichetto on February 15, 1944. She went to school at Ursuline Academy in Dallas. She married Ernest J. Manicchia on July 2, 1963 in Dallas, Texas. She worked for a family business for a number of years, then at Southfork Ranch for 10 years.
She retired in 2002 and moved to her ranch in Novice, Texas. She enjoyed many happy years with family and friends at the ranch, and volunteered at the Novice library.
Joann is preceded in death by husband Ernest J. Manicchia; mother Barbara Brichetto and father Arthur Brichetto Sr.; brother Arthur Brichetto Jr. and sister Diane Hicks.
Joann is survived by son Phillip Manicchia and wife Jennifer, son Peter Manicchia, and son Paul Manicchia and wife Ashley; grandchildren Payton, Logan, Dylan, Heather, Aubin, Matson, Tyler and Aydan, and 6 great-grandchildren.
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